| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $49.26 | 5.156% | $51.7998 | $51.80 | $51.80 | $51.80 |
| Purchase #2 | $178.66 | 4.753% | $187.1517 | $187.15 | $187.15 | $187.20 |
| Purchase #3 | $246.97 | 7.508% | $265.5125 | $265.51 | $265.50 | $265.50 |
| Purchase #4 | $108.52 | 12.856% | $122.4713 | $122.47 | $122.45 | $122.50 |
| Purchase #5 | $6.80 | 10.462% | $7.5114 | $7.51 | $7.50 | $7.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $245.29 | 13.186% | $277.6339 | $277.63 | $277.65 | $277.60 |
| Purchase #7 | $175.99 | 6.684% | $187.7532 | $187.75 | $187.75 | $187.80 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,011.49 | $1,099.8338 | $1,099.82 | $1,099.80 | $1,099.90 | |